handbike help!
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| colinj |  | handbike help! | 18-10-2012 @ 08:37 |
the one with a meathead gym in Burnley Member 420, 209 posts | Im in the process of opening a gym (not just a weights gym) but more crossfit, fitness style gym. Along with all the usual pieces of equipment I am going to input some equipment that is unique but actually very testing. One of these is going to be a handbike, similar to that what used to be on GLADIATORS! Does anybody know where I could buy one of these, or is anybody on here got a good idea and understanding how to make one, it looks a simple design but im no engineer / welder! | ||
| Funky_monkey | | ... | 18-10-2012 @ 08:54 |
 403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | Technogym sell a product called a Top Xt, which is a flywheel attached to a couple of handles with a seat. It's designed for the disabled, so the seat comes out to park a wheelchair. This means an able bodied person can do it standing up, or use the seat that locks in. Anyone with a broken leg, recent leg injury such as torn hamstring, no legs or just looking to increase endurance in their upper body can use this machine. Only thing is Technogym is a bit on the pricey side. | ||
| colinj | | ... | 18-10-2012 @ 09:22 |
the one with a meathead gym in Burnley Member 420, 209 posts | cheers mate il look into it. | ||
| VanillaGorilla | | ... | 18-10-2012 @ 10:48 |
 the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts | There are plenty of upper body ergometers on the market, this is the one we have: http://www.pulsefitness.com/ube.htm | ||
| colinj | | ... | 18-10-2012 @ 11:23 |
the one with a meathead gym in Burnley Member 420, 209 posts | VanillaGorilla said:There are plenty of upper body ergometers on the market, this is the one we have: http://www.pulsefitness.com/ube.htm Thanks for the reply, What im actually looking at doing is the same set up as the show. So you get up onto it and dangle just holding the handles and move 20 metres down the gym. (like what used to be on gladiators eliminator!!) | ||
| VanillaGorilla | | ... | 18-10-2012 @ 11:26 |
the UK's leading expert in bio mechanics Member 1973, 7379 posts | colinj said: Thanks for the reply, What im actually looking at doing is the same set up as the show. So you get up onto it and dangle just holding the handles and move 20 metres down the gym. (like what used to be on gladiators eliminator!!) Sounds awesome  Good luck with the risk assesment for you PLI for that though haha | ||
| colinj | | ... | 18-10-2012 @ 11:38 |
the one with a meathead gym in Burnley Member 420, 209 posts | VanillaGorilla said: Sounds awesome Good luck with the risk assesment for you PLI for that though haha where theres a will theres a way! ha cheers! | ||